Types of Damages Available When Victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Nov 14, 2009
Medical Expenses You are entitled to recover the value of past and future medical expenses. This may include past or future surgery, physical therapy, hospitalization, specialized transportation, re...
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What factors make a nursing home patient a 'high risk' for developing bed sores?
Nov 14, 2009
Staff in nursing homes and hospitals must be vigilant to monitor all patients (irrespective of age or contributing factors) on a daily basis to prevent bed sore development. Further, staff need to be ...
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What to Do Before Meeting with a Nursing Home Lawyer
Mar 04, 2009
Take Photographs Take pictures of the physical injuries themselves, the area where the incident took place and if possible, the people involved. In cases involving particularly gruesome medical cond...
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What is right for you? Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living Facility
Jan 12, 2009
Don't assume 'nursing home' and 'assisted living facility' are interchangeable terms. Learn the differences and similarities between these facilities to determine which is best for your loved one.
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Risk Factors for Development of Pressure Ulcers in a Nursing Home
Jan 08, 2009
How old are you? If you are over 70, you are at an increased risk for development f bedsores. Older adults tend to have thinner skin than younger people do, making them more susceptible to damage fr...
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What to Look for When Selecting a Nursing Home for an Alzheimer's Patient
Jan 08, 2009
Develop A Game Plan With The Entire Family At some point, most Alzheimer’s patients will spend time in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Whether, the stay is a temporary or permanent in na...
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